January Pickups

[Zach Wheat]

Bench...

[MBMiller25]

There are some great additions so far this month.

Thanks to a mutual buddy of mine and Miller's, I was able to obtain this freakishly centered Ryan RC.

Matty, That Ryan used to be my card. I sold it to our mutual friend. Glad it found a good home. Its nice, I still scratch my head why I sold it, but I wasnt anticipating cards sky rocketing like they have over the last year.

Beautfiul Teddy Ballgame, Mays, Clemente and 69 Ryan.

I love the 74 Killer as well. I just like looking at ball cards, I am happy for all you guys. Its hard to include everyone in the kudos if your not able to get on everyday.

I will not be incredibly active this year as I purchased a major percentage of the business that I co-owned with a couple other gentleman, so my extra cash this year will be a little more tight than it has in the past. I did add this card, thanks to a seller willing to be flexible on his price, and some EBAY bucks.

[GregC]

That is a gorgeous Rickey. I need to get myself one of those. I think I was much safer collecting 80s Star Basketball and Jordan. I think getting into postwar baseball is going to be far more costly.

Matt, That 69 Ryan is awesome. That is far and away my favorite Ryan card. the colors are just stunning.

Forgive my ignorance, but what is that Mantle posted a few back? What an awesome card. I have to catch up to big brother and get my topps/bowman run going but some of the lesser known Mantles are really beautiful.

Great stuff everyone!

[MattyC]

Crispy Rickey, there, Miller!

I knew that was you who originated the Ryan RC-- I told Dave I could not believe it somehow escaped the gravity of your beautiful collection, with that centering! It absolutely blew away all the 8.5s I've looked at including the one I had owned.

Congrats on the business move as well; hope it turns out huge for you, then you upgrade your Mantle RC and sell me your current one

[pawpawdiv9]

Originally Posted by GregC

Forgive my ignorance, but what is that Mantle posted a few back? What an awesome card. I have to catch up to big brother and get my topps/bowman run going but some of the lesser known Mantles are really beautiful.

Great stuff everyone!

Assuming your talking about BestDj777 post.
It is a 59 Oklahoma Today
they were handcut/ insert from the magazine.
Here is mine i ***sold*** recently:

[MattyC]

That OK Today piece is just such a simple design, and so attractive due to that simplicity. The layout, the font, it's just perfect. Cool card.

[gregr2]

Thanks for posting that information about the Today piece, I was getting ready to ask the same question when you answered it.

[itjclarke]

Great pickups all!! I snagged the '52 of my dad's all time favorite player..

[Bestdj777]

Originally Posted by MattyC

That OK Today piece is just such a simple design, and so attractive due to that simplicity. The layout, the font, it's just perfect. Cool card.

Thanks Matt. Yea, there is just something about the piece. In my eyes, the Oklahoma Today Mantle probably ranks in the top 5 Mantles as far as aesthetics go.

[MattyC]

Guys, I may be sick with card addiction-- intervention may be in order.